Job Details for 1214 - Manager of Strategic Planning

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY Under general direction; performs work of considerable
difficulty in the management of DuPage County's Strategic Plan development and
implementation, performs related work as required

DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS An employee in this class is responsible for
facilitating the development of visions, goals and objectives, and
implementation actions relating to DuPage County's Strategic Plan, including
project management, planning, budget preparation, and development of
recommendations for future strategic initiatives. Work involves monitoring
external trends affecting County government, and working with County
departments and elected officials, to refine the Plan and to design and
implement improvements and/or changes to County government operations as
required. Direction is received from the Chief of Staff.

ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The list of duties and responsibilities is
illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and
responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

• Evaluates
and administers all elements of the DuPage County Strategic Plan • Serves
as the primary staff liaison to the County's Strategic Planning Committee;
works with department heads and elected officials on strategic initiatives
relating to the plan and setting priorities for action • Arranges for
training as needed to measure productivity and outcomes from strategic
initiatives • works to strengthen the County's position in the community
and in the region through systematic planning, financial analysis and strategic
assessment • Develops and defines best practice as well as
non-conventional ideas and strategies in response to emerging and future trends
and opportunities • Develops long-range objectives and strategic plans
for various County government components by identifying internal and external
strategic issues that could affect growth, public value, and accountability • Prepare proposals, recommend financial and non-financial strategic
objectives and alternatives, and implement and maintain strategic and
operational plans • Supervises work of subordinate staff engaged in
related accounting activities • Recommends hires and promotions, directs,
and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions •
Identifies and resolves employee relations and performance issues, coordinates
planning meetings with other units of government, not-for-profit agencies,
for-profit organizations, and community groups • Performs analyses,
research, and economic/financial studies as required • Reviews processes,
recommends improvements, and leads change management efforts • Evaluates
the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and strategic
initiatives • Makes frequent presentations to groups inside and outside
of County government on strategic planning initiatives • Maintains
regular attendance and punctuality.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES • Adjusts work assignments and schedules in the event of
an emergency to participate in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
activities as assigned. • Depending on assignment may maintain required
emergency management training, licensure and/or certifications. •
Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skill in: • Analyzing and systematically compiling
technical reports • Planning, assigning and supervising the work of
others • Planning, scheduling and supervising the work of others •
Using computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, email, etc. • Applying an acquired knowledge of procedures,
rules, regulations and services applicable to the assigned office

Ability to: • Take action and communicate in meetings with required
functional personnel to negotiate actions necessary for effective resolution • Manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously • Prioritize
and assign work • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions,
project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in
support of goals • Plan, analyze, and evaluate programs and services,
operational needs, and fiscal constraints • Plan, organize, manage and
evaluate the work of the division to ensure efficient, timely and
cost-effective services • Provide leadership to effectively resolve
issues • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
department and division staff, other departments and others, such as vendors • Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers,
supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey
information and to receive work direction • Ensure compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations •
Provide leadership to effectively resolve issues • Convey excellent oral
and written communication • Work effectively under stress •
Maintain confidentiality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Exercises
supervision of personnel in related area of responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Completion of a Master's degree in Planning,
Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance/Economics or related
field and five to six years of progressively responsible professional
experience in strategic consulting, planning and/or account management and new
business development; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as
those listed above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds
of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are
sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other
sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or
administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions.